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Maine Coon Mischief & Monsters

Created by Dacia Creations

A collection of silly Maine Coon cats with a touch of Fall and Halloween themes.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Orders locking soon plus new custom items!
over 1 year ago – Wed, Dec 11, 2024 at 10:26:35 AM

Good morning!  I just discovered that I sent this to everyone on my list instead of backers. There is a link at the bottom to the preorder store if you still want to participate. My apologies for spamming.  
Almost all surveys have been completed. There are 4 stragglers who still need to do them. I planned to lock orders tomorrow, but I just added a customizable option to the add-ons section so I will lock orders on Sunday 12-15-24. 

If you need to make a change you still have a little time.

 I updated these ornaments. I think the cats look much better and more lifelike. 

  I have also been building an order of DTF iron on images of several designs for my Etsy shop. I added a fill in the blank add-on to the survey so you can request a tee shirt design. Choose any pin artwork from the campaign and custom text like cat names or”Meowy Christmas.” I also plan to order images for tumblers. The latest and greatest method is UV DTF permanent decals. It feels like the design is painted on the surface. I will be using sublimation prints for mugs. (Also available for requests). 


Have a great week and Meowy Christmas!
Dacia
https://maine-coon-pins.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders

Surveys are looking good!
over 1 year ago – Tue, Dec 03, 2024 at 05:04:02 PM

Thank for your patience. I found what I was doing wrong for the Australia surveys. 
And to everyone else, thanks for getting your surveys in so quickly! We only need 9 more backers to complete the survey.  I am working hard on my pin order, creating files for each layer, choosing pantone colors, and making diagrams for the manufacturer. I had to start over after several days of work because the file self-destructed --Publisher would not open it. 

I unlocked the Astro Coon pin. It was close enough.  

I also unlocked the mugs and tumblers. I went ahead and ordered mug blanks and tumblers.  I figure I will make up the difference in the next campaign.  

I have been looking at the ornaments and want to re-color the cats sitting on a presents. The coat colors need to be fixed. They will be updated to a better set of colors before I lock orders. If you were on the fence about one, it should look better to you when I update them.

The Heart of a Lion pin is the most expensive pin and the Ready to Pounce pin set is also pretty expensive to make. I will bring them back in another campaign after Pintopia in January 2025. So, please stay on my email list. My daughter and I are doing Pokémon themes in January. 

Have a great day!
Dacia

Australia backers can now join the party!
over 1 year ago – Thu, Nov 28, 2024 at 01:25:13 PM

Thanks for calling the issue to my attention. If you are in Australia, I corrected the error. 
Dacia

Surveys going out to all backers
over 1 year ago – Tue, Nov 26, 2024 at 04:11:34 PM

Happy Tuesday,
I have received 9 of 10 smoke test surveys and it looks like there are no issues. I am about to enable all surveys. I will keep them open for 2 weeks and lock them shortly after that. I will send a reminder when the days get close.

The sooner you all get them in, the earlier I can place the order with my manufacturer. I know people are busy with Thankgiving stuff this week. Everyone that turns in their survey by Sunday 12/1/24 at midnight will get a free Christmas Coon sticker.   (Or any time before I get up on Monday and create a list of completed surveys.)


Happy Thanksgiving!
Dacia




Smoke Tests sent
over 1 year ago – Sat, Nov 23, 2024 at 09:27:52 PM

Hello!
I just sent out surveys to a small group of backers to make sure everything goes smoothly.  Once those are completed, I will send the rest out.  If you get one, please fill out ASAP and send emails to [email protected] if you find a problem.  You will have time to update the survey once corrected and make any changes you want.

The survey is for you to choose your pin designs and purchase any add-ons.  There were 4 designs that did not get funded. They are still available to purchase, contingent upon enough orders to unlock the designs. You will only be charged for those pins and other items if they get unlocked. 

Free pins---new incentives for more freebies are included in the survey and in the preorder store.

Speaking of the preorder store, it is now open here: 
https://maine-coon-pins.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders

Please share the like with cat lovers near you!

Thanks, and have a great week!
Dacia